Travelling to the US while IR-5 Petition is Pending

[VolcarSS 2]

A question for VJ's experts. Can my wife and I travel to the US using our B1/B2 visa while our IR-5 visa petition is being processed. All constructive response will be greatly appreciated.

[sus 70]

You can definitely travel as long as you have a valid visa - The one thing you need to be aware of is that they can potentially turn you down for entry at the border - which sometimes can happen if they see you have a pending visa in the system. However, as long as you are abiding by the conditions of your visa you can travel.

[hopefulls 8]

I recently return from the US, I have a k1 processing and didnt have any issue. My travel dates were oct 18-21. I brought with me my job contract, pay slips, ulilities bills and life insurance certificate. The visa officer ask me my purpose for visit whether business or pleasure, how long will I be staying, how much I will be spending, who I will be visiting which I said my fiance. This was at miami airport, he never look at any of my doucments, I posted a review of my experience early so you may look at it, my memory was much fresh then. Hope it helps, all the best! Btw I have a upcoming trip for december to visit my fiance again

[milimelo 4,481]

Same as any other tourist travel - bring proof of employment, ties to the home country, proof or return ticket and know your length of stay.

Good luck!

Edited November 20, 2013 by milimelo

[Shiobhan 235]

Take job letters, business certs,show ties in Jamaica continues, rt tickets

do not take too many clothing as if you are moving, be confident having gone

& returned many times is a plus.There are slim chance of refusal if officer gets

an attitude or does not believe you.